Some exciting things have been unfolding, which is why I haven’t been posting much.
My friend and collaborator, Rosalie Robison, came for a week’s visit and we worked on updating some songs off of the Patchwork Blue album, and on three new songs for an upcoming EP! I have been working hard to build upon the basic structure of these three songs.
I found a blank art wall at a local library branch and hung 10 art pieces there where they will hang in public view through the first of January!
I ordered some business cards, and post cards for a book signing I started to organize which has turned into a sort of poetry reading thing called The Word Garden, and I’m not sure what that’s going to end up being like, but I’m really hoping it’s not just me sitting in a room reading poetry aloud to myself while sadly strumming a guitar.
I just sold another book on Amazon today, so that’s very encouraging!!
I’ve been doing odd jobs here and there to try and make ends meet while avoiding taking a real job, but I may have to try and get some seasonal work to make it through the next few months. This is frustrating when I feel so close to being able to generate some income from the projects and creative works, but it is a common obstacle when building presence and generating sales on several fronts.
I voted.
I’ve played some open mics.
I’ve written a new single I’m very excited about and trying to finish up the production of that.
November is here and it’s a historically difficult month. This is why I hung my paintings to share out there in the world. Maybe someone else who is having a rough month or two through the holidays will gain some comfort from them. I was surprised how sad I became when I went to leave the library after having hung the paintings on the wall.
Thank you for reading.
Hope your November has some moments of joy and peace.
Appreciate you!
